Job title: Senior Engineer (Refrigeration system)Location : East Moline, ILPosition: Long term contractKey Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for multiple refrigeration-focused programs from concept to production.
• Define and implement system architectures that support high efficiency and cost-effectiveness while aligning with environmental and regulatory trends.
• Help shape long-term refrigeration strategies, including refrigerant selection and system innovation.
• Translate functional product needs into robust, testable engineering requirements and oversee reliability validation.
• Collaborate across design, controls, manufacturing, and compliance teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Engage with external suppliers to manage technical aspects of component sourcing and qualification.
• Oversee schedules, risk assessments, and team resources to meet project milestones.
• Represent the refrigeration function in internal reviews and executive updates.
• Coach junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Evaluate and implement new tools, methods, and refrigerants (particularly low-GWP options like A2L and A3) to drive advancement in system performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• At least 7–10 years of engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years specifically in refrigeration system design and integration.
• Demonstrated success managing end-to-end refrigeration projects from design through launch.
• Strong technical foundation in vapor compression cycles, component selection, thermodynamics, and refrigerant characteristics.
• Experience with flammable refrigerants (A2L/A3) and safety protocol compliance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and align teams with business goals.
• Familiarity with system design principles including airflow, static pressure, superheat, subcooling, and overall energy efficiency.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as UL60335-1, UL60335-2-89, and NSF.
• Experience generating and reviewing technical documents like DFMEAs, validation plans, and test protocols.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for mentoring, cross-team collaboration, and supplier engagement.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience with prototype system builds, testing, refrigerant charge tuning, and debugging.
• Experience with lab testing tools and data acquisition for performance evaluation.
• Working knowledge of simulation and modeling tools (e.g., REFPROP, EES, CFD software, or SolidWorks Flow).
• Awareness of international regulations and environmental standards related to refrigerants (e.g., EPA SNAP, EU F-Gas).
• Background in integrating smart/embedded control systems with refrigeration technology.
  Job Types: Full-time, Contract
  Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• East Moline, IL 61244 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Moline, IL 61244: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Provide technical leadership for multiple refrigeration-focused programs from concept to production.
• Define and implement system architectures that support high efficiency and cost-effectiveness while aligning with environmental and regulatory trends.
• Help shape long-term refrigeration strategies, including refrigerant selection and system innovation.
• Translate functional product needs into robust, testable engineering requirements and oversee reliability validation.
• Collaborate across design, controls, manufacturing, and compliance teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Engage with external suppliers to manage technical aspects of component sourcing and qualification.
• Oversee schedules, risk assessments, and team resources to meet project milestones.
• Represent the refrigeration function in internal reviews and executive updates.
• Coach junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Evaluate and implement new tools, methods, and refrigerants (particularly low-GWP options like A2L and A3) to drive advancement in system performance